The Documents section features digitized copies of documents relating to the history of the school. These documents include correspondence, graduation pamphlets, and other forms of ephemera, and have been digitized by Digital Resource Center staff. Today, these documents are preserved in a number of locations, including the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections as well as private collections.
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November 2, 1904
William A. Mercer follows up on his initial request to purchase nursery stock as well as J. R. Wise's reply to an Office of Indian Affairs inquiry. Mercer states that unless the authority is granted soon the desired training for planting and…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Follows Up on Request to Purchase Nursery Stock497.82 KB
November 2, 1904
W. A. Mercer requests a six-month supply of two dozen different blank administrative forms used by the United States Indian Affairs division of the Department of the Interior.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Legal and Government Documents
View Document: Requisition for Blanks and Blank Books, November 1904505.49 KB
November 4, 1904 - November 7, 1904
Joanna R. Speer forwards her resignation as assistant matron at the Carlisle Indian School and requests a reappointment as a matron in the Northwest. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Speer.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Joanna Speer Submits Resignation as Assistant Matron704.2 KB
November 4, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards M. Burgess' application for a 24-day annual leave of absence. Burgess works as a superintendent of printing.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: M. Burgess' Application for Annual Leave of Absence 569.29 KB
November 21, 1904
Captain W. A. Mercer sends a request for 55,000 plain white envelopes. An explanatory cover letter is included.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
View Document: Requisition for Stationery, November 1904946.56 KB
November 8, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards Fanny G. Paull's application for a one-day leave of absence. Paull works as a teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Fanny G. Paull's Request for Leave of Absence556.99 KB
November 8, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards two reports on leave of absence for Emma G. Sky (assistant clerk) and A. S. Ely (outing agent).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Reports on Leave of Absence 1.13 MB
November 9, 1904 - November 16, 1904
William A. Mercer replies to an inquiry sent to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding a request of Walter P. Beers for a group of students to work at his hotel during the summer of 1905.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Reply to Request for Outing Students to Work in New Jersey Hotel2.31 MB
November 10, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards assistant clerk Emma G. Sky's application for a 22-day annual leave of absence.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Emma G. Sky's Application for Annual Leave of Absence559.46 KB
November 10, 1904
Captain W. A. Mercer requests 55,000 additional plain white stationery envelopes because he only received 5,000 of the 60,000 requested in April.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for 55,000 Plain White Envelopes514.51 KB
November 14-30, 1904
Correspondence regarding the allotment of Julia Jarvis on the Colville Reservation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Correspondence Regarding Allotment of Julia Jarvis1.33 MB
November 15, 1904
Edward Marsden requests to be informed if a rumor regarding the return of Alaskan students at Carlisle to their homes is true.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Marsden Requests to be Informed if Alaskan Students are Being Returned427.46 KB
November 15, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards a report on leave of absence taken by teacher Fanny G. Paull.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Report on Leave of Absence 488.92 KB
November 16, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards W. B. Beitzel's application for a 10-day annual leave of absence. Beitzel works as a clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. B. Beitzel's Application for Annual Leave of Absence564.48 KB
November 17, 1904 - December 1, 1904
Minnie L. Ferree requests a transfer to a domestic science position either in Alaska or the West Coast. William A. Mercer provides additional information.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Minnie L. Ferree Requests Transfer to Domestic Science Position741.03 KB
November 18, 1904
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the examination of Anna Goyitney (here Annie Goitney) as a teacher to be permanently appointed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Failure of Anna Goyitney to Pass Examination519.66 KB
November 19, 1904 - November 25, 1904
E. A. Hitchcock informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the request to enroll students from Hogansburg, New York at the Carlisle Indian School should be taken up by the Superintendent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Request for Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Instructions for Enrolling Students from Hogansburg at Carlisle508.63 KB
November 21, 1904
William A. Mercer requests approval of the dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski following his trial for theft by fellow students.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Discipline - General, Student Thefts
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Approval of Dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski373.21 KB
November 22, 1904
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Ferdinand Shoemaker) and employees who have left the school (Joanne R. Speer). The report includes the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. …
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, November 1904745.71 KB
November 22, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a protest by Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, related to a violation of rules in the recruitment of students on the Oneida Reservation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Report Regarding Alleged Violations in Student Recruitment at Oneida392.59 KB
November 24, 1904 - December 6, 1904
Marianna Burgess submits her resignation as Superintendent of Printing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests that the Office of Indian Affairs assign an unmarried man as a replacement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Marianna Burgess Submits Resignation as Superintendent of Printing1.03 MB
November 25-26, 1904
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards two reports on leave of absence taken by Howard E. Gansworth (boys field agent) and Sara Pierre (hospital cook).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Reports on Leave of Absence819.53 KB
November 28, 1904
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a one-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a music teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
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Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence 589.44 KB
November 30, 1904
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, November 1904791.48 KB
December 1, 1904
Oliver Harlan submits his resignation as the assistant school farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Harlan and requests information before making a recommendation relative to a replacement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - School Farms
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Oliver Harlan Submits Resignation as Assistant School Farmer785.72 KB